Episode 500 For Brad
When today's episode of Brad Mielke's Start Here is released today it will mark his 500th episode of the daily podcast. The 20-minute daily news program was first released on March 28, 2018.
No Baseball On Radio is Heresey
When Delaware Daily Times editor Phil Heron's dad told him he could see baseball games better on the radio, he became a fan of radio. Heron is not real happy that Oakland A's baseball games will no longer be heard on the radio and he wrote about it HERE.
Making Money from Your Loyal Listeners — Pt. 3
(By Charlie Sislen) I cannot stress enough the importance of documenting the emotional relationship your listeners have with your station. Only then can you get the premium you deserve.
Who Really Buys Cars?
(By Bob McCurdy) This time out I've included a chart of data that summarizes who actually purchased/leased new automobiles, not who one thinks purchased/leased them. The numbers might surprise you.
Jonesboro’s Big Heart Makes Wishes Come True
Saga’s Jonesboro, AK, cluster and KAIT-TV in Jonesboro teamed up for the 22nd year for their Have A Heart Wishathon for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. A total of $402,376 was raised in the one-day event.
Need An Election Toolkit?
The National Association of Broadcasters has it for you. The NAB's print and online 2020 Election Toolkit is aimed at helping stations with their news coverage of the presidential, congressional and local elections.
Kudos To Connoisseur
WFRE-FM in Frederick, MD. recently raised $531,628 for St. Jude during the company's annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids radiothon. In the 13 years the station has hosted the event over $5 million has now been raised for St. Jude.
Rome Launches World Tour
And it starts in Buffalo at Shea's Performing Arts Center on April 11. The tour includes three level of tickets: The Pit Experience, The Photo Opportunity Package and The Premium Ticket package. Ticket prices start at $24.50.
Rincon Flips To LATIN X
KSIL-FM in El Paso flips from Regional Mexican to the LATIN X format which is aimed at including all Latinos and Latinas, according to Operations Manager Jesse Rios.
Shaking Up The Schedule In St. Louis
KYKY-FM/St. Louis (Y98) has a new weekday lineup. The station’s morning show will relaunch as The Wake Up with Jen & Tim, hosted by Jen Myers and Tim Convy (pictured).
Our Print Magazine: Radio Ink
Lifetime Leadership Award Honoree Harvey Nagler
The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
